10 Little-Known Video Game Stories That Will Change Your Life
5. Umineko: When They Cry
Created by 07th Expansion, who are also responsible for the Higurashi series, this is a Visual Novel recommended for any players seeking a story that masterfully entwines a range of genres including the supernatural, fantasy, detective fiction, domestic drama and even some romance.
Focusing upon the annual yearly meeting of the wealthy Ushiromiya family upon the secluded island owned by the head of the family, inheritance quibbles and sibling rivalries soon transform into horror and suspense, as the island is isolated by a typhoon.
This is when murders start occurring in conjunction with a mysterious epitaph under a portrait of the mysterious Golden Witch Beatrice, claimed to be the true master of the island. Battler Ushiromiya vehemently denies the existence of witches. He challenges Beatrice to a battle of wits and wills, which transform horrific murder scenes into chessboard matches, as each opponent tries to outsmart the other.
Spanning varying scenarios and arcs, Umineko takes time to develop the entire cast and contains a story with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. Those seeking a detailed story, which masterfully trips Battler and the player at every opportunity, will find this a very rewarding experience - so long as they are not squeamish.